The weekly shot in Wegovy® and Ozempic®. The one most people start by asking about.
FDA-approved4 min readWeight Loss
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The strongest trial results so far. Sold as Zepbound® and Mounjaro®.
FDA-approved7 min readWeight Loss
The copper peptide in serums. The best-studied peptide for skin.
Skincare4 min readAnti-Aging
The daily powder. Solid evidence for skin hydration and joints.
Supplement5 min readAnti-Aging
The cell-energy molecule everyone talks about. Not a peptide, but the top ask.
Supplement5 min readAnti-Aging
The one people ask about for tendons and gut. Animal studies only so far.
Research-stage3 min readRecovery
Bremelanotide (Vyleesi®), the FDA-approved desire medicine for premenopausal women.
FDA-approved3 min readSexual Wellness
The older daily shot (Saxenda®, Victoza®). Now has cheaper generic versions.
FDA-approved5 min readWeight Loss
What Is Sermorelin? Sermorelin is a growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) analog. It stimulates your pituitary gland to produce more growth hormone naturally. It has...
4 min readAnti-Aging
A repair-protein fragment studied in animals. Banned in sports.
Research-stage3 min readRecovery
Used in Russia as a nasal spray. No FDA approval; big Western studies are lacking.
Research-stage4 min readCognitive
The “deep sleep” peptide. 50 years of mixed results; FDA advisers voted against it.
Research-stage4 min readSleep
Studied for aging and sleep rhythm. Not an approved medicine.
Research-stage4 min readLongevity
A peptide made by your mitochondria (your cells’ power plants). Human studies are just starting.
Research-stage4 min readEnergy
A tiny peptide studied for calming gut and skin inflammation.
Research-stage3 min readImmune
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